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Former Panthers and Redskins RB Stephen Davis is suffering from short-term memory loss four years after retiring following a ten-year NFL career.

"The coaches and doctors try to get you back on the field regardless of if you’re hurt or not hurt or have a concussion," Davis said. "It’s more about getting you back on the field than making sure you’re OK. If you could put your hand on your nose, you were good to go back in." Davis, now 38, requires a TV or other background noise to drown out "constant ringing" in his ears. He also suffers from "real bad" headaches and "hates" to be in the sunlight. Davis estimates he suffered two, three or four concussions "every other game." Wed, Jul 11, 2012 09:24:00 PM

Stephen Davis will sign a one-day contract so he can retire a Panther.

Davis played ten years, finishing with three Pro Bowls, 8,052 rushing yards (4.1 YPC), and 65 TDs, good for 30th most all time. His best year was with the Redskins in 1999, when he scored 17 times. A true power back, his 2003 free agent signing was arguably the best of the John Fox-Marty Hurney era. Carolina won the NFC that year, but lost to New England in the Super Bowl. Mon, Feb 25, 2008 10:16:00 PM

Free agent Stephen Davis told the Rams he couldn't carry the ball more than ten times-per-game due to chronic knee troubles.

If Davis signs with anyone this year, it's won't be until August or September because the 33-year-old isn't ready to take the pounding of an entire offseason. Davis also may be considering retirement. Wed, Apr 25, 2007 08:43:00 AM

Depth Charts

Derek Anderson still worked with the first-team offense as Newton was mostly limited to red-zone work. Newton is still getting his strength back as he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery. It's unlikely we'll see Newton during Carolina's preseason slate but he doesn't seem to be in danger of missing Week 1.

Damiere Byrd caught four passes for 98 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers' preseason opener.

The Panthers need a deep threat after parting ways with Ted Ginn, and Byrd made his case on Wednesday night, hooking up with Joe Webb on a 50-yard score in the second quarter. "Coach (Ron) Rivera talks about it all the time, ‘Make those opportunities count,’" Byrd said. "I think I’ve put myself in a great position. I just have to continue to do things well." Byrd also opened the game as the first-team punt returner, suggesting he has a good shot to make the final roster.

"He’s still in the rehab program," coach Ron Rivera said. "He’s been doing great. He’s there every day." The Panthers have been vague on a return date for their pivot man, saying only that he will be ready for Week 1. The 11th-year pro doesn't need OTAs, or even all of camp, to be ready for 2017.